Antiseptic properties of iodoform are due to the decomposition of _____ ?

SbistudyJuly 6, 2022inBiology

Question : Antiseptic properties of iodoform are due to the decomposition of ______ ?

(1) iodoform itself.

(2) free iodine.

(3) methyl iodide.

(4) None of these.

Answer : From all above the four options the correct answer is “(1) iodoform itself. ”

Answer Explanation : (1) iodoform on decomposition produces iodine and this iodine comes into contact with the body skin and shows effect of antiseptic properties on the skin. It means Antiseptic properties of iodoform are due to the decomposition of iodoform itself that is why we have given correct answer (1) in all above options.

When iodoform heating up , it decomposed and make diatomic iodine, hydrogen iodide gas, and carbon. in these decomposed product we can see that there is iodine also created after decomposing process , this produced iodine when come in contact with skin , it impart antiseptic properties on the skin. so the correct answer is (1) iodoform itself. for question Antiseptic properties of iodoform are due to the decomposition of _____ ?